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The Broadway Plaza Hotel
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Barry Grant
Barry Grant
Old Shoe

Feb-4-2007 13:01

Built in 1880, near the beginning of the Gilded Age, its mahogany walls were still in very good condition. The gilding on the marble columns was just starting to peel and the imported Oriental rugs did show some wear but all in all a very nice place to stay.

Many important people have stayed there due to the excellent food, courteous service, and a certain amount of discretion afforded by the management. Many important people still do, however due to the unwillingness of the management to cooperate with the press, this cannot be confirmed.

The hotel's low profile helps keep it a bit obscure which is what attracts the rich, powerful, and those who want to hide in style.

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R Anstett
R Anstett

Feb-25-2007 18:59

Hello? Yes Ms. Angel I can meet with you. Perhaps tomorrow? will you be near the racetrack in Shanghai anytime soon? That might be a nice public place to meet. If not then I do suppose I could arrange a meeting with you to answer a few questions. Yes of course I know something of the matter.

I would look for someone who lurks in the shadows, who might take effect a persona of a mad woman, a crazy cat person perhaps. We can discuss this more in detail later when we get together.

Garry Grant
Garry Grant

Feb-25-2007 19:13

"Becky, you know very well what I've been up to. I've been trying to work my way back into the family. When I got your letter I thought you might be able to get Barry to see me. He listens to you. So how about it? Do you think you can convince him?"

The waiter brought over the coffee Garry ordered earlier. "Can I get you something, Miss?"

lilangel
lilangel
Sleuth About Town

Feb-25-2007 21:06

Hello Mr. Anstett. Perhaps I might be at the Shanghai racetrack in a few days, I was thinking of traveling soon. Perhaps I shall meet you there? If I actually make it to travel. Oh good.

Alright then, see you soon.

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Feb-25-2007 23:46

Henry Snyder, Assistant Manager of the Broadway Plaza Hotel, looked up from studying the guest register and adjusted his collar slightly as he watched the three men come through the Lobby doors. The one in the lead smiled cheerfully at him as he came up to the desk.

"Henry, old man! You're looking well!" Dave exclaimed as he came around the counter, clapping the older man on the shoulder heartily. "How ya been?" he smiled cheerfully.

Henry cleared his throat a bit, smiling nervously. "I'm fine, Mr. Adams. How are you doing?"

Dave grinned, "Never better, Henry, never better!" He leaned a little closer to him, "Listen, I've got a bit of a problem. Was wondering if you can help me out at all?"

Henry smiled a little more confidently at that, "Oh. Sure, Mr. Adams. We're always happy to help you and your people."

Dave beamed down at the shorter man, "That's great, Henry!" He nodded at one of his associates, patiently waiting on the other side of the counter. "Todd here's gonna look after your desk for a little while. We need to ask you a couple little-bitty questions, then you'll be back here in no time flat. That okay with you, Henry?" Dave smiled expectantly.

Henry's growing smile died slowly, "Um, I don't think I can leave the desk right now, Mr. Adams."

Dave's grip on his shoulder tightened slightly, his smile turning wolfish, "Why, Henry! You don't have anything to hide from me, do you?"

Henry shook his head quickly, stammering, "No, no, no, of course not, Mr. Adams. Nothing like that."

Dave grinned slyly at him, "Good!" He crooked a finger at Todd, who came around the desk, looking instantly at home there. "Don't worry, Henry. Todd'll take good care of this place for you, won't ya, Todd?" At Todd's smiling 'Yessir', Dave clapped Henry on the shoulder again, "Well, Henry, shall we?"

Henry hung his head slightly, but preceded Dave into the Lobby and out the front doors of the hotel....

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Feb-26-2007 00:39

About half an hour later, Breit came into the Lobby of the hotel. She strolled up to the Front Desk, her miniature Bengal tiger, Missy, by her side.

Todd, the new temporary Concierge, instantly recognized her. "Mrs. Adams! Hello!"

Breit smiled happily at him, "Todd! It's nice to see you. What're you doing here?"

"Oh, Henry, the Hotel's regular concierge, had to step out for a bit. I'm filling in for him," he replied.

Breit stared at him for a minute, but let it drop for now. "Uh huh. I'm passing through and thought I'd stop by and visit Mr. Grant for a minute."

Todd grinned at her, "I'm sure he'll be delighted to have you visit. Feel free to go on up, Ma'am."

Breit smiled back at him, "Thank you, Todd." She started towards the elevator, then turned back towards the desk for a minute, "Oh, by the way, have you seen my husband anywhere, Todd?"

The concierge nodded, "Yes Ma'am. He was here a bit earlier, but I believe he's back at his office now."

Breit thanked him, then got on the elevator and went up to see Barry....

Barry Grant
Barry Grant
Old Shoe

Feb-27-2007 15:48

Barry was elated at the sound of a knock at his door. The boredom was starting to take it's toll on him. He had begun counting the threads in the sheets!

"Come in!" he called out. The door opened and a very welcome beautiful woman came in. "Brei! I'm very glad to see you. Where have you been? What's been going on? I haven't seen my doctor in awhile, I'm ready to jump out of my skin. Where is that husband of yours? I want a clean bill of health before I resume my duties. Maybe you can report to him that I'm OK? If you have to listen to my heart or take my pulse, or whatever, please do it so I can get out of here. Did they interrogate that Arundel fellow? Who is he? Have you been able to connect him to Violet Parr? I can see by the expression on your face that I'm getting a little carried away here. I suppose I can stop for a second and ask you how you are. How are you?"

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Mar-1-2007 18:23

Breit stepped in to the Master Bedroom of Barry's suite, only to be peppered by questions from Barry, Rosie, and Doreen, the day nurse who had taken over for Sahira after she'd been attacked.

"Where've you BEEN?" "When can I get outta here?" "Where's that husband of yours?" "How's Sahira?" "Can you get him down here?" "Did they find out about that Arundel fellow yet?" "Did they find Violet yet?" "What happened to her?"

Breit leaned against the door jamb as her head swam for a moment. Travel-fatigue and her continued illness had taken their tolls on her, and she was exhausted. She held her hand to her stomach as it roiled dangerously again.

"ENOUGH!" she yelled. The room fell instantly silent. Breit breathed a quiet sigh of relief and relaxed slightly. She opened her eyes to find Barry, Rosie, Doreen, and Max the guard all staring at her dumbfounded.

She came into the room and sat down heavily in a small wingchair, releasing Missy from her leash. The cat began prowling about the room.

Breit rubbed her forehead tiredly as she looked at the others. "Now, I'll try and answer your questions one at a time. It's nice to see all of you too. I'm sorry I haven't been around much. I've just gotten back from tracking down a rather loathesome creature for the Prince of Shangri-La. If we track down twenty of his targets off of his list, he'll supposedly provide me with some information about Patrick O'Connor. So far, we've nabbed eleven. I believe Dave is downtown at his headquarters. Last I heard, Sahira was doing well. She should be back on duty in a couple of days. I don't know anything about any 'Arundel' fellow, sorry. Dave said this morning that they found Violet in London two days ago. Apparently she's had some people after her for some time now. Who they are, and why, I don't know." She paused for a moment, "Now, anything I didn't answer?"

"Yeah," a man's voice said from the hallway, "Have I told you today how much I love you?"

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Mar-1-2007 18:29

Breit flew out of her chair and straight into her husband's arms, holding him tightly as she whispered to him, "No, you haven't. I love you too."

All around them, the room went crazy again with a chorus of "DAVE", "Where have you BEEN?!?", and various other babble. Dave ignored all of them for the moment, too overjoyed about the news he had, and with the woman in his arms....

Barry Grant
Barry Grant
Old Shoe

Mar-1-2007 18:44

Barry watched his doctor hug Breitkat. It was a touching scene and it was apparent that they hadn't seen each other in awhile. It was difficult to watch when all he wanted to do was get the OK from Dave that he had a clean bill of health and he can get back to helping out with HYDRA. But Barry has patience so he waited.

While he waited he watched the cat skulk around the edges of the room sniffing every nook and cranny. He was amazed that this miniature Bengal Tiger was as tame as it was. When Missy finally reached Barry's bed, he reached out his hand with his palm down to let her sniff him. Apparently, he passed her test because she licked him and then continued on her way around the room.

Barry looked from Max to Rosie to Doreen and they all looked at each other and shrugged. They all were waiting for Breit and Dave to finish saying their hellos.

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Mar-1-2007 19:49

Dave felt Breit tremble, and loosened his embrace, looking down at her. She raised her hand to her mouth, swallowing heavily. "Your stomach again, Babe?" he whispered.

She nodded, closing her eyes again.

He gathered her up and carried her to a chair, kneeling down beside her. Continuing to ignore everyone's questions and protests, he reached into his coat pocket and dug out a couple calcium antacids and handed them to her. While she ate them, he whispered the results of the medical tests into her ear.

She dropped the roll of antacids. "You're sure?" she murmured.

He nodded.

"How long?" she asked in disbelief.

"The tests indicate about the beginning of December," he replied softly, "You're due sometime about the end of August or the beginning of September."

They both looked down at her abdomen. Then Breit felt another wave of nausea roil up, and covered her mouth quickly, her gaze flying desperately to Dave.

"You had anything to eat or drink recently, Sweet?" he asked her as he laid his hand gently across her forehead.

She shook her head slightly, "Wasn't 'ungry," she mumbled.

He kissed her temple, then turned around slightly to the other women, "Doreen, Rosie, can you ladies get me some magnesium antacid out of the medical kit and get some dry toast and some lemon-lime soda from room service? We've gotta get Breit's stomach calmed down."

Barry came up off the bed, "What's wrong with her? And why haven't you been around here to check on me?"

Dave frowned slightly, "She's a little bit sick at the moment. I'm sorry I haven't been by to check on you; I've been a little busy. If there'd been a problem, Rosie or Doreen would have let me know, and I'd have come straight away. Besides, the rest has done you good."

"Will she be all right?" Barry asked again, watching Breit.

Dave sighed, "She'll be fine. We just need to be supportive with her, and not cause her a lot of tension."

"Why?" Barry asked, confused.

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